16-17 November 2026 | Tampa, FL

SPEAKER

Cindy Palacio

TIDES brings together a diverse group of leaders shaping Tampa Bay’s role in the global economy. Speakers will include executives and experts from ports, airports, economic development organizations, logistics, international business, investment, and trade, offering insight into how Tampa’s global connections can create new opportunities for exporters, investors, and businesses.

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ABOUT

Born in Santa Marta, Colombia, I am a photographer, publicist, and visual storyteller with more than ten years of experience in photography, visual communication, and content creation. I studied Advertising and Advertising Design at Universidad del Litoral in Barranquilla, Colombia.

My work is guided by a personal purpose: to capture the soul of people, preserve meaningful moments, and tell stories through images. Rather than simply creating portraits, I seek to discover the essence of each person and transform authentic moments into visual stories.

I am the creator of Arte Expresión del Alma, a project where photography and writing come together to explore the human, cultural, and emotional dimensions of storytelling.

In the Tampa Bay area, I have collaborated for several years with cultural and community organizations serving the Colombian community. I have been involved with ASOCOL for more than six years and currently manage its Marketing and Advertising efforts. I also develop digital marketing and content creation strategies for different cultural projects and organizations, including Candela Viva, a group dedicated to promoting Colombian folklore through dance, culture, and tradition.

I have also collaborated with the Sister Cities Committee Barranquilla–Tampa, Carnaval de Barranquilla en Tampa Bay, and other community initiatives, participating in some projects on a volunteer basis.

My work combines documentary photography, portraiture, and visual storytelling, viewing photography as a way to preserve memory, identity, and emotion.

For me, photography is listening with the eyes and transforming a fleeting moment into a lasting story.

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